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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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