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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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