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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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