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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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