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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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