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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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