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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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