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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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