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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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