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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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