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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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