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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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