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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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