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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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