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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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