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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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