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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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