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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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