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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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