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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education