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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major 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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