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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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