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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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