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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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