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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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