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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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