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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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