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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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