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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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