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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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