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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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