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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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