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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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