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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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