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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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