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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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