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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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