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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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