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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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