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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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