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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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