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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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