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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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