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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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