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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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