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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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