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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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