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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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