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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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