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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education