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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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