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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring 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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