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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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