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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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