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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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