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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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