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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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