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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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