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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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