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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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