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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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