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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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