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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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