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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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