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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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