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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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