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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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