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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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