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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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