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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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