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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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