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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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