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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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