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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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