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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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