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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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