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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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