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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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