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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses 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 students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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