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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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