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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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