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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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