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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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