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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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