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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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