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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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