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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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