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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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