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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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