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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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