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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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