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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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