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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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