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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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