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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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