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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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