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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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