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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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