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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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