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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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