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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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