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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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