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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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