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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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