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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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