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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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