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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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