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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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