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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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