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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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