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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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