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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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