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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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