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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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