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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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