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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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