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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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