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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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