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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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