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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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