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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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