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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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