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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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