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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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