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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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