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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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