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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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