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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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