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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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