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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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