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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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