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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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