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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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