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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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