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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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