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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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