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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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