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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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