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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the 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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