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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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