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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses 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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