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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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