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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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