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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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