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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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