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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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