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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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