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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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