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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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