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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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