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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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