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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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