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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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