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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers 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? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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