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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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