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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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