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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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