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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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