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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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