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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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