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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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