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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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