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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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