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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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