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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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