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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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