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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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