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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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