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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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