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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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