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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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