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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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