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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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