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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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