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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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