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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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