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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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