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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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