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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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