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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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