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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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