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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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