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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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