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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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