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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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