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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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