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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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