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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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