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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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