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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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