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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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