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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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