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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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