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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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