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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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