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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding 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 topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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