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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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