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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand 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 educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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