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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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