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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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