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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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