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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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