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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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