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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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