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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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