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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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