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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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