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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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