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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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