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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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