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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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