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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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