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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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