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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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