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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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