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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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