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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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