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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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