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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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