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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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