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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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