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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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