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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This 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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