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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education