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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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