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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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