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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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