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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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