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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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