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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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