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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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