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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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