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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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