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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses 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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