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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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