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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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