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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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