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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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