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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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