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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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