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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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