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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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