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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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