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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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