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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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