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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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