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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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