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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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