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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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