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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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