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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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