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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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