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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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