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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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