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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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