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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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