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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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