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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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