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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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