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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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