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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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