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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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