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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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