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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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