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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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