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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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