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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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