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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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