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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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