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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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