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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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