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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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