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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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