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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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