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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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