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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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