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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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