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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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