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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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