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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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