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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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