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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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