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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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