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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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