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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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