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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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