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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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