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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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