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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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