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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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