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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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