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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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