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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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