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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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