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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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