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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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