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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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