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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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