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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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