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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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