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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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