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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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