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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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