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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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