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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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