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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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