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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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