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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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