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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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