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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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