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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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