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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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