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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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