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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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