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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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