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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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