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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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