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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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