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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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