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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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