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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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