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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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