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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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