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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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