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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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