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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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