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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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