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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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