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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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