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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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