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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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