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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. 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 a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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