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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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