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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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