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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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