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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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