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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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