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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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