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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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