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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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