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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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