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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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