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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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