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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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