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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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