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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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