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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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