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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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