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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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