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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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