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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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