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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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