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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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