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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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