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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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