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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students 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. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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