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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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