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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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