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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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