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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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