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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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