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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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