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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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