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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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