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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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