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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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