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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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