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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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