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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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