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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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