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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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