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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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