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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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