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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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