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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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