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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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