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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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