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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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