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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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