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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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