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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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