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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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