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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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