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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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