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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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