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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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