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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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