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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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