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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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