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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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