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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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