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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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