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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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