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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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