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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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