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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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