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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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