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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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