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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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