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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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