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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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