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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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