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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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