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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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