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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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