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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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