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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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