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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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