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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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