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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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