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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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