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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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