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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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