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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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