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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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