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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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