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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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