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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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