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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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