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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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