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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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