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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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