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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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