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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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