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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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