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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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