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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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