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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies 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 digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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