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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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