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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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