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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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