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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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