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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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