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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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