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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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