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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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