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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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