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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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