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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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