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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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