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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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