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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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