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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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