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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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