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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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