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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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