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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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