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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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