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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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