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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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