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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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