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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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