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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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