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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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