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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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