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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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