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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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