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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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