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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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