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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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