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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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