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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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