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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the 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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