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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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