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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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