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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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