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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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