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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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