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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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