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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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