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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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