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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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