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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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