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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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