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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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