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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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