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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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