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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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