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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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