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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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