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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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