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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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