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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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