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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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