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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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