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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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