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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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