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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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