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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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