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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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