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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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