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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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