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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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