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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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