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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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