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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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