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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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