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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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