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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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