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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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