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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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