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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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