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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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