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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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