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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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