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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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