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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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