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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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