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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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