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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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