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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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