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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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